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NORA HARTSFIELD Obituary
Nora was born and raised in California. After two difficult marriages and with three children still at home, Nora opted to pursue her education in mathematics. She graduated with her BA from Humboldt State University in 1981, then went on to earn her MA and PhD from University of California-Santa Cruz in only three years. Directly after her graduation in 1984 she went to work for Western Washington University, and she continued doing what she loved-teaching-until her retirement in 2010.
Nora finally met the true love of her life, Mark Porath, in 1990. They were married and resided together until her recent passing.
Nora is survived by her husband, Mark Porath of Mount Vernon, WA, her sister Susan Macias of Valley Springs, CA, her daughter Lisa Butterfield of Carson City, NV, her granddaughter Samantha Pollard of Reno, NV, her son James White of Capitola, CA, her daughter Karen Hartsfield of Everett, WA, her granddaughter Shelley Hartsfield of Everett, WA, and her granddaughter Tiffany Wagner of Redding, CA.
Since Nora was not religious, an informal memorial gathering & potluck will be held on Sunday, September 4th at 3 pm at the Reay residence (117 Hawthorne Rd., Bellingham, WA 98225).
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Womencare Shelter (Bellingham, WA), Lighthouse Mission (Bellingham, WA), or the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
You may share memories of Nora and offer your condolences to her family online at www.kernfuneralhome.com.
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Karen Brock
September 1, 2011
Nora was a gracious friend. She had many conversations with me in my office and we spent a bit of time together out it too. I have some of the recipes that she gave me as we planned to put together a recipe book.
Blessings to you, Mark she spoke of you fondly and often.
August 31, 2011
Dear Mark, we were shocked to learn from Bill about Nora's death. She didn't have the time to enjoy her retirement with you and for that I/we are truly sorry. Our deepest sympathy. Love, Aunt Patty and Uncle Greg
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